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The Indian government has announced massive tax cuts on items ranging from snacks and biscuits to electronic products and cars. But how will it affect the world's fastest growing major economy, and the businesses operating there?
In the wake of Giorgio Armani's death at 91, Hannah Mullane speaks to author and writer Pauline Brown about what this could mean for his business empire worth more than US$7billion.
Elsewhere, we discuss why Nigeria's banned the export of Shea butter nuts - which are used to make beauty products around the world - in a bid to make the trade more lucrative, while some exporters are worried it could have the opposite effect.
And does a 4am morning routine make you more successful?
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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The Indian government has announced massive tax cuts on items ranging from snacks and biscuits to electronic products and cars. But how will it affect the world's fastest growing major economy, and the businesses operating there?
In the wake of Giorgio Armani's death at 91, Hannah Mullane speaks to author and writer Pauline Brown about what this could mean for his business empire worth more than US$7billion.
Elsewhere, we discuss why Nigeria's banned the export of Shea butter nuts - which are used to make beauty products around the world - in a bid to make the trade more lucrative, while some exporters are worried it could have the opposite effect.
And does a 4am morning routine make you more successful?
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

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